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Mac Studio M4 Max (40-core GPU): gaming performance

The Mac Studio M4 Max (40-core GPU) (2025) is a strong gaming Mac. In native games it runs Cyberpunk 2077 at about 101 FPS and Baldur's Gate 3 at about 86 FPS at 1080p High, and League of Legends at about 438 FPS. Windows games through CrossOver, like Counter-Strike 2, reach about 230 FPS. Its 40-core GPU performs roughly like a desktop RTX 5060 Ti 8GB in native games. With 36 GB of unified memory, about 23.4 GB is available for graphics.

Specs that matter for gaming

2025 · Mac Studio

ChipApple M4 Max
CPU14–16-core CPU
GPU40-core · hardware ray tracing
Unified memory36 GB / 48 GB / 64 GB / 128 GB
DisplayExternal monitor
CoolingActive (fans)
Similar PCRTX 5060 Ti 8GB + Core i5-12400F

Cyberpunk 2077 by settings

Native Mac version, 36 GB memory.

Quality1080p1440p1440p + MetalFX
Low121115121
Medium11598115
High10175100
Ultra856083

FPS in 16 games

High settings, 36 GB memory, average FPS. "CrossOver" means the Windows version through translation.

GameRuns as1080p1440p4K
Cyberpunk 2077Native1017546
Baldur's Gate 3Native868257
Resident Evil 4Native1108250
Assassin's Creed ShadowsNative836036
Death Stranding Director's CutNative1209055
No Man's SkyNative1128652
Lies of PNative1309759
World of WarcraftNative808077
League of LegendsNative438418290
Minecraft (Java)Native251251250
Counter-Strike 2CrossOver230175107
Elden RingCrossOver606038
GTA V (story mode)CrossOver918760
ValorantNot on Mac–––
FortniteCloud only–––
Call of Duty: WarzoneNot on Mac–––

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Similar Macs

MacBook Pro 14″ M4 Max (32-core GPU)2024 · Cyberpunk 1080p ≈88 FPSMacBook Pro 14″ M4 Max (40-core GPU)2024 · Cyberpunk 1080p ≈101 FPSMacBook Pro 16″ M4 Max (32-core GPU)2024 · Cyberpunk 1080p ≈88 FPSMacBook Pro 16″ M4 Max (40-core GPU)2024 · Cyberpunk 1080p ≈101 FPSMac Studio M4 Max (32-core GPU)2025 · Cyberpunk 1080p ≈88 FPSMac Studio M3 Ultra (60-core GPU)2025 · Cyberpunk 1080p ≈100 FPS

Mac Studio M4 Max (40-core GPU): quick answers

Is the Mac Studio M4 Max (40-core GPU) good for gaming?

The Mac Studio M4 Max (40-core GPU) (2025) is a strong gaming Mac. Expect about 101 FPS in Cyberpunk 2077 and 438 FPS in League of Legends at 1080p High.

What PC is the Mac Studio M4 Max (40-core GPU) equal to for gaming?

In native Mac games its graphics perform roughly like a RTX 5060 Ti 8GB, with CPU performance close to a Core i5-12400F. Windows games through CrossOver run about a third slower.

How much memory does the Mac Studio M4 Max (40-core GPU) need for gaming?

36 GB gives about 23.4 GB to graphics, which is enough for 1080p–1440p High. Configurations up to 128 GB help at 4K.